Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Who We Are:

Founded in 1981, DAG Architects is an award-winning architectural design firm with a reputation for excellent work, reliable professionals, and dependable service. Our clients are both Public and Private and our projects are diverse and complex. With offices in Atlanta, Destin, Melbourne, Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee, our goal is always to utilize our broad range of expertise to produce the best projects for our clients by seeking to advocate sound design practice. Our culture encourages professional growth and pursuit of an individual’s passion in order to elevate future leaders in the industry for the betterment of our community.

We are seeking to add an experienced project accountant to our team.  This position is responsible for project accounting/invoicing, maintaining financial procedures, assisting with cash management and payroll processing, reconciling accounts, preparing necessary financial reports, and responding to information requests by management.  This position requires an experienced accounting professional who can effectively collaborate with project managers across the firm.

Accounting Position Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable: (Full Cycle) Project Setup, project invoicing (including progress billings), client receipts, and tracking of reimbursable costs; manage collection process and reports
• Project Cost Accounting: Track project work hours and expenses; prepare project related reports; manage consultant costs on projects; provide required reporting; administer consultant invoice approval process and take appropriate actions to resolve any invoicing issues reports on weekly/monthly basis
• Accounts Payable: Invoice entry, invoice payment and reconciliation; manage Purchase Orders, vendor setup, W9’s, consultant COI’s
• Project Administration: Review of AIA contract documents; additional services agreements; consultant agreements and change orders, and insure incorporation into project data
• Other Accounting duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Deltek Ajera ERP software management and internal training/customization
  • Account Reconciliation and Analysis
  • Weekly/monthly financial report preparation
  • Assist with special projects including R&D and Section 179D Tax Documentation, Census Reporting, Business/Tax Registrations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred. Associate Degree plus relative experience will be considered
• 5-10 years of related experience; knowledge of the A/E Industry preferred
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports
• Familiarity with project-based accounting software a plus - experience with Deltek Ajera highly desirable
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft office programs with intermediate skills in Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of management
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrated ability to generate and maintain confidential information

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the individual’s experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.  We participate in E-Verify.

Job Type:  Full Time / Exempt

Schedule:  Monday through Friday

Reports To:  Finance Principal

No phone calls please.  No recruiters.